Unravel the mysteries of Dartford's Halloween underworld with our all-encompassing guide, featuring the most thrilling events and bone-chilling attractions. Traverse Dartford's terrifying terrain with our guide, a compass for both local lycanthropes and full-moon first-timers.
Popular events include the Dover Castle Halloween, where visitors can explore the haunted grounds and partake in ghostly tales set in one of England's historic fortifications. The Hever Castle Halloween offers enchanting decorations and engaging activities fit for families and thrill-seekers alike. And the Rare Breeds Centre Halloween is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing a range of unique farm animals in a festive setting. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Dartford
- Hever Castle Halloween (Edenbridge)
- Dover Castle Halloween (Dover)
- Rare Breeds Centre Halloween (Ashford)
- Chiddingstone Castle Halloween (Edenbridge)
- The Historic Dockyard Chatham YuckYard (Chatham)
- Halloween Fun Day (Shorne)
- Halloween Spider Hunt (Dover)
- Walmer Castle Halloween Walk (Walmer)
- Halloween Pub Crawl
- Halloween Trick or Treat hunt
See these and even more events listed below!
Dartford Area Haunted Experiences
Chiddingstone Castle Halloween
What to Expect:
Spooky storytelling and ghostly guides.
Description:
This Halloween, Chiddingstone Castle invites you to uncover spooky mysteries with ghostly guides. Explore the castle grounds, view fascinating collections, and enjoy a themed Halloween menu at the tea room. The event includes spooky storytelling and a 30-minute Japanese Ghosts and Spirits Tour.
Where: Edenbridge | More Info: Chiddingstone Castle Halloween
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Dartford
Dover Castle Halloween
What to Expect:
Interactive spooky quest with spooktacular characters.
Description:
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Dover Castle this half term. Meet spooktacular characters like a dragon, grim reaper, and comedy castle rat. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.
Where: Dover | More Info: Dover Castle Halloween
Hever Castle Halloween
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with spooky pumpkins, themed word puzzles, and creative craft sessions.
Description:
Treat your little ones to a spine-tingling visit to Hever Castle over the Half Term break. Explore the castle grounds filled with spooky pumpkins and put your detective skills to the test with a Halloween-themed word puzzle. Don’t be too startled if you come face to face with some of Halloween’s most infamous characters. You might encounter Dr. Frankenstein himself For those who want to get hands-on with Halloween, the themed craft sessions are the perfect opportunity to unleash your creativity.
Where: Edenbridge | More Info: Hever Castle Halloween
Rare Breeds Centre Halloween
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration featuring magical potion shows, pirate ghost stories, and interactive stinkorium activities.
Description:
Join Effel Fartwaffer and friends at the Rare Breeds Centre for a spooktacular Halloween celebration. Enjoy magical potion shows, pirate ghost stories, and the Touch and Sniff Stinkorium. Participate in a fancy-dress competition, face painting, and the Spooks trail. All usual attractions like tractor rides and playparks are available at no extra cost.
Where: Ashford | More Info: Rare Breeds Centre Halloween
Halloween Spider Hunt
What to Expect:
Solve a puzzle to win a prize while exploring the museum.
Description:
Join the Halloween Spider Hunt at Dover Transport Museum, where you can find spiders hidden around the museum and solve a puzzle. Correct answers enter a draw for a prize. Dress up for the occasion and receive a treat from the cauldron at the end of your visit. This event is included in the normal entry price, which also includes a 12-month entry ticket.
Where: Dover | More Info: Halloween Spider Hunt
Halloween Fun Day
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration featuring archaeological digs, pond dipping for creepy critters, and creative activities like making spooky potions and cooking dessert wraps over a campfire.
Description:
Join Shorne Woods Country Park for a spook-tacular Halloween Fun Day on October 30, 2024. Unearth bones with the archaeological team, discover creepy critters while pond dipping, and construct a den to outsmart monsters. Enjoy making spooky potions, demonstrating scary dance moves, and cooking your own dessert wraps over a campfire. Dress up in your best Halloween costume for a fang-tastic time filled with various Halloween activities.
Where: Shorne | More Info: Halloween Fun Day
The Historic Dockyard Chatham YuckYard
What to Expect:
The unique feature of Yuck Yard is its immersive exploration of the darkest and most stomach-churning side of Dockyard history through interactive exhibits and character interactions.
Description:
The Historic Dockyard Chatham's Yuck Yard is a family-friendly Halloween activity that delves into gruesome tales and revolting cures from naval history. Visitors can meet characters like Widow Wink and Assistant Surgeon George Bass, participate in activities like the Ratcatchers Trail and Gallery Goo, and compete in the Yuck Yard Cup. This immersive experience promises to make your skin crawl with its dark and stomach-churning side of Dockyard history.
Where: Chatham | More Info: The Historic Dockyard Chatham YuckYard
Walmer Castle Halloween Walk
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween walk through the shadowy gardens of Walmer Castle, featuring well-told tales of strange and spooky goings-on.
Description:
Join ghost-hunting storytellers on a family-friendly walk through the shadowy gardens of Walmer Castle. This light-hearted Halloween event is perfect for children aged 5-10, featuring well-told tales of strange and spooky goings-on. The walk is an outdoor, early evening tour that encourages suitable footwear and dressing for the weather.
Where: Walmer | More Info: Walmer Castle Halloween Walk
Halloween Trick or Treat hunt
What to Expect:
A Trick or Treat hunt with "not so scary" animatronics and interactive activities like temporary tattoos and face painting.
Description:
Join the Halloween Trick or Treat hunt at Romford Shopping Hall for a fun-filled afternoon. Visit the shops, collect goodies including toys and sweets, and encounter "not so scary" animatronics. Make a pit stop at Jungle Hair for a temporary tattoo and face painting. Fancy dress is encouraged for both kids and adults, and there are plenty of photo opportunities. Pre-booking is required to avoid a £5 charge on the day.
Where: Dartford | More Info: Halloween Trick or Treat hunt
Trick or Treat Trail and Slime Blaster Express
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween experience featuring a Trick or Treat Trail, Bewitched Pumpkin Picking Patch, and the Slime Blaster Express.
Description:
Join us at Quex Adventure Farm Park for a spooktacular Halloween experience. The Trick or Treat Trail takes you through the Spooky Woods, where you'll encounter creepy characters and have the chance to receive spooktacular sweet treats. The Bewitched Pumpkin Picking Patch and Slime Blaster Express add to the fun, making this a thrilling yet family-friendly activity perfect for all ages.
Where: Various | More Info: Trick or Treat Trail and Slime Blaster Express
LUSH Halloween Workshops
What to Expect:
Hands-on experience with exclusive Halloween bath products and a take-home goodie bag.
Description:
Join LUSH Cribbs Causeway for their Halloween Workshops, where you can learn about the making of their exclusive spooky bath products, discover ethically sourced ingredients, and take home a goodie bag filled with LUSH Halloween goodies while stocks last.
Where: Various | More Info: LUSH Halloween Workshops
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Dartford
Halloween Pub Crawl
What to Expect:
The combination of complimentary ghastly shots, VIP treatment, and exclusive drink deals at each venue.
Description:
Join London's biggest Halloween pub crawl for an unforgettable night of spooky fun Over 1,000 enthusiastic participants have made this event epic over the last three years. Expect complimentary ghastly shots, VIP treatment, and exclusive drink deals at each venue. The night begins with a complimentary spooky shot and exclusive discounted drink offers. With experienced guides leading you to five or more handpicked bars and clubs, this event promises a thrilling climax filled with spooky themes, Halloween decor, and lively crowds.
Where: Dartford | More Info: Halloween Pub Crawl
Halloween Pub Quiz
What to Expect:
Enjoy a Halloween pub quiz in a historic sixteenth-century gatehouse setting.
Description:
Join us for a spooky Halloween special pub quiz at St John’s Gate, once home to the historic Ye Olde Jerusalem Tavern. Enjoy tankards of ale and glasses of wine in a sixteenth-century gatehouse while our quiz master tests your knowledge. Costumes are encouraged Local historic tavern, The Sekforde, will be running a bar, and guests are welcome to bring snacks. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Team tickets cost £48.00 and must be pre-booked.